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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
1
A remote dispatch from Kingston reports a week of shocks causing panic in the Caribbean port. A tidal wave rose high, devastating homes and churches, with widespread property damage and mass displacement as residents seek safety and aid.
Rescue efforts confirmed twelve missing still accounted for as officials report twelve more bodies located. Observers describe widespread destruction along the river with extensive debris and stalled machinery. Authorities warn of delayed recoveries as waters recede and crews continue work along the Cottonwood River and Santa Fe rail line.
Washington dispatch reports Sen Bon and Aldtieh spent yesterday in Bikethe finishing towns as party factions clash over tariff amendments. Democratic leaders push for concessions while Republicans seek cooperation. Jones of Nevada may aid if Western interests align. Masons take a trip to confer the Mavyon degree in Topeka with numerous local members listed.
Mrs. Mary E Legee boards a Santa Fe train to Atchison for a lecture date and chats with a Chicago travel partner. They discuss her fame, political views and a mix of talks about Kansas politics and Governor Leedy.
Private secretary Sarah Dowisarin testified before an investigating committee that Sparing gave her a husband and marriage plan involving Ervin, detailing how $875,000 of Globe Savings Bank deposits were accounted for in Chicago. The statement links Dowisarin to Spottt, the bank president, and outlines alleged arrangements for funds and future marriage.
The Salisbury government replies to a Washington inquiry about the Behring Sea fisheries dispute citing expense. A British premier’s rejection is noted as the Washington request was hurriedly drafted. Also announced: postmasters appointed in Kansas counties Kinases Totas Bennington Fal Saline Jefferson Mont comers Stock Gale Riley Wellsville Franklin counties.
The Nashville Tennessee centennial exposition opened at noon May 1 in bright cool weather. Thousands attended as the parade moved through principal streets to the grounds. Governor Taylor and other officials observed the ceremony as the electric signal opened the exposition. The scene featured adorned streets, a large processional with police, veterans, and bands, and a formal telegram exchange between officials confirming the opening plan.
Dispatch from Panama notes a dynamite blast on Concepcion Street causing two entire blocks to collapse and many deaths. Four wagons carried dynamite, one barrel exploded triggering chain blasts destroying nearby buildings and blowing wagons into splinters. all occupants of the wagons were killed. Rescue work ongoing with many bodies feared in ruins.
Mrs Mary E Lease spoke in Topeka condemning Oklahoma droughts and floods as divine punishment. She cited El Reno Chand Jet Guthrie and other areas, arguing the white man’s creed betrayed Indians and that drought and deluge reflect the hand of Jehovah on the territory.
In Shawnee county a father secured a writ of habeas corpus for his 14-year-old daughter Maggie Hercules. He alleges she was detained by James Spurgeon and J Hen Orson in a house west of the city after leaving for church. Proceedings were begun before Probate Judge Delman Os morning, with Deputy Sheriff Larry Sheehan ordered to locate and return her.
The Prince... Princess of Wales appears in London to urge relief for the city’s poorest tenants. She requests a substantial weekly meal fund during Jubilee week and notes support for a charitable subscription aiming at 100 pounds to aid the destitute. The appeal targets the Jubilee commemoration period and calls for local generosity.
Osage City educator Professor N McDonald is appointed to the state book commission to oversee schooling texts. The selection, announced by the secretary of state, follows meetings with publishers and representatives from publishing houses.
A week long sale at the estate house offered remaining military gear including trousers caps and helmets. Items sold cheaply with bundles going for 25 cents and hats for 10 cents, while helmets drew high stray prices.
State Treasurer Heflebower, citing the large school fund holdings, refuses to authorize $10,000 Graham County bond warrants. He says the state owns nearly one million in similar bonds and needs no more. Meanwhile, Small Jointists cases continue with Campbell fined for selling liquor and Wellman Crowe detained until fines paid. Wellman laments missing funds to settle debts.
City affairs list the heads of departments for two years. The only change is License Collector Luther C Bailey replacing Frank Kingsland. Council backed the appointments in executive session, with confirmations to be formalized at the next meeting.
The Bacon Paper Company assigns to Frederick E. Snow of Garen & Snow as directors reveal uncertainty about the firm’s assets. Baron’s forced assignment stems from inability to realize on real estate holdings, including atton mills in Lawrence. Separately, the Galena Trest & Safety Vault seeks a receiver amid alleged misbasement. Boston piano makers William Bourne & Sons fail, affecting dealers. A Santa Fe train resumes from Oklahoma City, reopens lines with Choctaw and Santa Fe roads on schedule.
A D Hubbard former receiver of the Hamilton Printing Company was arrested at his home in Quinton Heights on embezzlement charges. He spent last night in the county jail after failing to post 300 bail, with county officials detailing questions over a shortfall in accounts and the ongoing civil and criminal proceedings related to the matter.
The Presbyterian General Assembly to meet in Winona Indiana will consider three candidates for moderator: Rev. Shelton Jackson of Alaska, John Wanamaker of Philadelphia, and Rev Dr Minton of San Francisco. Jackson backs the missionary element while Wanamaker represents the business lay element. Minton is aligned with conservative scholarly leadership. The committee on the Mission House in New York, costing 1.7 million dollars, is expected to recommend retention, with the annual issue amounting to 10,000 to 40,110 dollars.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado prepares to depart for Europe within a week to urge the tariff bill's passage from the finance committee before leaving. He travels as a special commissioner to foster an international agreement and advance bimieteltian aims.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a threatened general strike by workers and tradesmen amid disputes. References to names and places are unclear, with garbled terms and possible references to wages and working conditions.
May 1 report notes the river continuing to rise slowly. Water stood above tow level and thicker than ever before, causing widespread concern. Officials fear further increases, with several areas abandoned as floodwaters threaten homes and infrastructure.
A garbled Memphis report notes a 15 day period with many refusers sent to steamers bound for plantations near Memphis. The text references Chickasaw Bluff, Arkansas proximity, and a broad evacuation or transfer context with Navy or land routes described in scattered terms.
Dispatches from Pharsalos report Greek forces advancing after clashes near Velestino and Velesting with Turkish units. Turkish rearguard losses include decimated cavalry and several squads, while Greek gunboats shell positions near Arta and Nicopoli amid ongoing hostilities.
Paris reports all powers including Germany and Austria agree the moment has come to intervene between Greece and Turkey They are near agreement Athens notes Turks threaten Arta as Greek leaders take oaths and rally forces London dispatch says Greek prime minister aims to calm unrest and conscript able bodied men New York reports 360 Greeks sail home aboard the Te Golann escorted by cheering crowds
A team of frightened horses attached to a wagon ran loose on Sixth Street near Quines and Sixth, smashing several vehicles and injuring two men, including Michael Martin, a prominent harbor farmer, who was thrown to the pavement and badly hurt. The runaway spooked other teams, and the wagon broke loose again at Seventh and Van Boren, causing further damage. The incident caused a scene as bystanders watched the chaotic run.
Wetmore, head of the building department, representing McArthur Brothers Co of Chicago, is in Topeka today bidding on the new Santa Fe depot and hotel for Baden City. He praises Kansas climate and has interests at Neodesha, a hub of the oil and gas belt.
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